Explore the world of plug-in hybrid and electric vehicles and discover how BMW is pioneering the future of mobility.
If you’re looking to enjoy the best of both worlds, a Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) is just the car you need. Offering both a combustion engine, powered either by petrol or diesel, and a battery-powered motor for assistance or pure electric driving, PHEVs provide a raft of specific benefits.
Instead of a traditional combustion engine, an all-electric car is powered solely by an electric motor, which is battery-powered. Some of the benefits include:
Beyond the conservational and ecological benefits associated with electrified vehicles, there are also many financial reasons to embrace this emerging trend, tax breaks being one of these reasons.
The big question around electric driving is often to do with range. How far can electric vehicles go? However, it’s important to put this answer into context and understand what it means with respect to the average daily trips.
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The average car journey in the UK is only 7 miles****, while the average mileage per year for UK drivers is approximately 8,000 miles****. This works out to be fewer than 22 miles per day.
London to Brighton, and back again. The BMW i3 120Ah can go 192 miles on one full charge. BMW Plug-in Hybrids can go up to 54 miles*** on one full charge before switching to an engine power source.
There are over 5,000 public charging stations and counting.
The growing charging network in the UK features both AC (alternating current) and DC (direct current) charging stations:
BMW i vehicles can be charged via the BMW i Wallbox Plus or BMW i Wallbox Connect, which can be installed at your home. These are up to 70% faster than standard power cables.
To support drivers who embrace electrified vehicles, BMW has created ELECTRIC 360°. This is a vast range of products and services to facilitate i-mobility, from public and home charging stations to general travel assistance.
Explore BMW’s full range of BMW i and Plug-in Hybrid Vehicles, and find your next Ultimate Driving Machine today.